Dutch Embassy to the Modern Emperor of China (Legatio batavica ad magnum Tartariæ chamum Sungteium, modernum Sinæ imperatorem) [Latin] Year: 1668 Call Number: RMK1600-02 Dutch traveler Johan Nieuhof, drawing from the records of the Dutch East India Company’s delegation during their 1655 visit to China, documented the sights and experiences from their approximately 2,400-kilometer journey from Guangzhou to Beijing in this book. Published in Amsterdam, the book garnered significant attention across Europe. The more than 150 exquisite prints in the book became an important source for Europe to understand the real situation of China. In addition to its historical and cultural value, the book’s most significant impact on Europe and the world lies in the art field, particularly its influence on Chinese architecture, which has become an important reference for Europe’s understanding of Chinese aesthetics and had a profound impact on the Chinoiserie in the 18th century. For example, the Grand Bao’en Temple in Nanjing became a popular Chinese architectural design pattern at the time. 87 16
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